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July 18, 2018

Schelle B6.1 3.5mm carbon motor plate

Coming soon from Schelle Racing Innovations is a 3.5mm carbon fibre motor plate for Team Associated’s B6.1-based vehicles. The laydown motor plate was tested at the OCRC Stock Nationals and won the 40+ class. Schelle took the motor plate up to 3.5mm thick, with a clearance cut for the slipper clutch, so that it would hold the motor rigid while still shaving weight off the chassis. The plate scrubs over three grams of weight and it fits the Layback and Laydown Gearboxes of the B6.1, B6.1D, T6.1, and SC6.1. The plate is available for pre-order now and will become available in early August.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

July 18, 2018

Slovakian 1/10 Buggy Nationals Rd3 – Report

The third round of the Slovakian 1/10th scale electric off-road nationals took place last weekend in Kosice. The technical track with a long straight offers a combination of different surfaces and the TQ in 4WD went to Lacko Toth while in 2WD it was local driver Adam Urban with the pole position for the finals. As the sunny day went on, the track dried out and all the finals were run on a dusty surface and in very low traction conditions. The winners were already decided in both classes after A1 and A2, but the remaining podium spots were still up for grabs and it was Adam Urban who took the runner-up spot in 4WD from Roman Pavlus 3rd as Lacko Toth brought home the overall.

Continue reading the report here

July 18, 2018

McPappy Racing Pinion Trees

McPappy Racing have released a new version of their popular pinion trees. They now have a 2-tone aluminium core colour and machined edges for an improved look. The tool also has pinion size numbers machined into the carbon fibre for an easier to read, cleaner appearance. Also included is a black velvet pullstring bag at no extra charge. The 4mm thick carbon fibre protects the teeth of the pinions while the core is machined from a solid block of aluminium. The pins are hardened tool steel and the pinions were variably placed to efficiently use the space. The trees come in four colours, custom colouring is available, assembled or unassembled, and empty or loaded with Tuning Haus pinions.

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July 17, 2018

Pilot RC Products Carbide piston drill set

Pilot RC Products have introduced their Carbide piston drill set with hand drill. The hand drill is made of anodised aluminium and it features ball races for smooth and precise function. The includes drill bit sizes are 1.0mm and 1.2mm to 2.0mm in 0.1mm increments and their design with a same size body of each drill bit makes for easy changing with no need for chucking up or down. The drill bits are made in Japan for great precision and super sharp, accurate holes. The set comes with a compact, crack-resistant plastic bit caddy and carrying case.

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July 17, 2018

Micha Widmaier crowned BAWÜ Cup Champion

After winning the recent 4th round of the German BAWÜ Cup, SWorkz’s Micha Widmaier was crowned the overall champion with two rounds to spare. Micha came out successful at round 4, taking both the Nitro Buggy and E-Truggy wins with Aleander Obermeier (Mugen) and Lukas Schulling (Mugen) coming in 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Buggy class. In E-Truggy Micha was accompanied on the podium by Andreas Rüpp and Patrick Grübel (both SWorkz) while the E-Bugyg class was won by Kyosho pilot, Victor Gabriel. The SWorkz duo of Morris Voldenauer and Luis Schmid rounded out the top 3 results.

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July 17, 2018

Xray XB8 series alloy monoblock engine mount

Coming from Xray and made for XB8-based kits is an aluminium monoblock engine mount. The part provides a solid engine mounting base and easier gear mesh adjustment compared to split engine mounts. The keyed mount design allows for the easy removal and replacement of the engine without the need for gear mesh re-adjustment after every replacement. The ultra-strong construction provides a longer life-span and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. Aluminium engine stands for different engine brands are available separately. The monoblock engine mount fits kits such as the XB8 2016 and later, GTX8 cars and the XT8’17 truck.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 17, 2018

Riccardo Berton successful at Sport Cup Race

The Jonny RC Modellismo and Agrimodel Pista Off-Road Pinerolo track in Pinerolo, Italy hosted the Sport Cup Race this past weekend. In the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was Kyosho’s Riccardo Berton with the win from Agama driver, Giovanni Camamo in 2nd. Radiosistemi pilot Diego Fuser would round out the top 3 podium result.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

July 17, 2018

Sam Issacs doubles at 8th Annual Charity Race

John’s Mobile R/C Raceway held its 8th Annual Charity Race this past weekend. The event attracted 94 entries and in the end it was Awesomatix’s Sam Isaacs who won in both the Touring Modified and 13.5T Spec classes. Sam would win 13.5 from TQ and Modified from 2nd on the grid. Xray’s Robbie Dodge TQ’ed Mod but would come in 2nd in both categories and Awesomatix’s Mike Gee would complete both the TC Mod and 13.5T Spec podiums.

Image: Robbie Dodge